Finding the Third Proportional to 407,940 and 573,454.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,940 and 573,454.50 is: 806,123.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,940 : 573,454.50 = 573,454.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,940/573,454.50 = 573,454.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,940x = 573,454.50 × 573,454.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,940x = 328,850,063,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,850,063,570.25/407,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,123.61
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